- The Metropolitan Transportation Authority put its best paws forward Friday, graduating a new class of police dogs at Grand Central Terminal in New York. Each dog received a collar, which includes the dog’s badge.
- The eight pooches have gone through an extensive 14 week training program and were taught how to detect explosives and work in crowded spaces.
- The new members of the K-9 force are being named after an officer or soldier who fell in the line of duty, including Glen (pictured above), who was named for Officer Glen Pettit who died in the line of duty. And “Buck” who is named after Gregory Buckley, a Marine who was killed in Afghanistan.
- Family members of officers who died in the line of duty, received a placard noting that a new dog in the unit had been named in the officer’s honor.
- “I’m very, very proud. Especially that they’re honoring my son – my fallen hero. They’re naming him after him,” said Buckley’s mother, Marina Buckley.
- There are 50 dogs patrolling the Long Island Railroad, Metro-North and other facilities.
- See more pictures of the graduates accepting their diplomas and a short video clip of the event at this link.
Sources: NYDailyNews, NY1.com,
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I saw police dogs put through their paces on two occasions and was impressed both times. They’re smart, and amazing when they’re trained.
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They are Anneli. Impressive dogs doing important work.
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Some day some day k_9 dog male big. Dog
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🙂
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Yes. These are smart, brave and loyal animals. Wish all humans shared their qualities.
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Great story
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It is…
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Reblogged this on Samina's Forum for police support and commented:
A great post highlighting the graduation ceremony of the most dependable friends of Police Officers-the Police dogs. Samina
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Thanks for sharing.
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My pleasure.
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What a great post! Congratulations to Glen! Glen is not only brave, but a beautiful dog.
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Thanks Jill. He is a beautiful dog.
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Thanks for sharing. This is wonderful.
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It is wonderful. Thank you.
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I love this. I’m sure these dogs work very well. Thank you.
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Hi. Me too. Beautiful creatures…Thank you.
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Beautiful post!
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Thank you Melody.
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Amazing beautiful dogs.
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They really are.
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Awesome story, David! You know how I feel about dogs, so it always warms my heart to see their intelligence and dedication recognized. Magnificent animals, and clearly with handlers who love them. Yeah!
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It is an awesome story. I was moved as soon as I read it…
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I saw this on the news – and enjoyed it more on your site. What a guy..(the dog, that is).
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🙂 Thanks Mimi. He is…
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Reblogged this on Wholeheartedness.
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Thanks for sharing Todd
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What else a person would wish for apart from being remembered after they die?
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So true!
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